In todays business environments, information is now the single most valuable asset. It is estimated that in most economies, more than 70% of all workers can be classified as information workers, information, and the human side of it,has so far not received the necessary attention it is due. The human element in the deployment and use of information is often neglected or just taken for granted. Humans add meaning, context, and value to information. The discoveries in brain science challenge our understanding of the way people think and behave. Mangers need to know what they need to do in order to guide and lead the people whose efforts are measured. Thee employees, often working in loosely coupled organizations, are well-educated, but still look for strong leadership to do their information talks. This book helps managers take control of all theinformation that enters their lives. By following the advice given in this book managers will be better informed and have more time for the important issues they face within their business. The tentative contents is: Part One--The Principles; (1) Brain Matters; (2) Information Identified; (3) People; Part Two--In Practice; (4) Information Genes; (5) Mind Manager; (6) The Informed Organization; (7) Clever Communication; (8) Mind Over Machine; (9) Brains at Work; (10) Minding the Future.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-62574-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 25/08/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés